October 2007
Fire Systems/Alarms Technician
I am a fire alarm technician and my job is to troubleshoot and repair fire alarm system components. I get razzed a lot by co-workers because the only other tool I carry besides my Leatherman is a multi-tester. I have been doing electrical and electronics work for nearly 20 years and have carried a Leatherman for 16. The first time I saw a Leatherman I just had to have one and bought a PST and was hooked.
I now have 26 Leatherman tools and 2 Skeletool CX’s on order from B&H photo video. My favorites have been the Pulse, Fuse, Charge XTi, Squirt E4 and I'm almost positive the Skeletool CX. I have seen and used other multi-tools and NONE come close to a Leatherman. There is almost nothing you can't do with one of these tools; I have used mine to change out 1/2" threaded sprinkler heads to adjusting micro switches on speaker amps. No matter what the job or profession there is a Leatherman tool for it that will eliminate the need to carry a dozen other tools.
There is a reason they come with a 25 year warranty, because they are extremely tough and versatile; heck, they could put a 50 year warranty on them. As far as the warranty, Leatherman is true to their word. I have sent in a few tools for minor repairs and they were fixed and sent back very quickly, no questions asked. Do yourself a favor, go to a retailer that carries Leatherman and just hold one. You will be hooked.
Tim H.
Westminster, CO
OK, you voyeur, you. Enough of reading other people's stories. It's time you told your own tale of gripping heroism or even just neat DIY'ism. We know there's a Shakespeare in you somewhere. Don't make us use the Steens to find it.